Far Crimea: war comes to Russia’s door

Ukraine's strategic escalation of drone strikes against Russian territory, specifically targeting Crimea and oil infrastructure, aims to bring the reality of the conflict to the Russian public and disrupt military logistics. This campaign challenges state-controlled narratives by demonstrating the war's tangible costs. Meanwhile, the recent SpaceX IPO, marked by extreme volatility and a multi-trillion-dollar valuation, underscores intense investor mania surrounding artificial intelligence, despite the company’s lack of profitability and significant operational risks. Finally, the life of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan serves as a case study in monetary policy; his career, which spanned decades of economic growth and eventual instability, reflects the complexities of managing global markets. These segments collectively examine the intersection of geopolitical conflict, speculative financial markets, and the historical impact of influential economic leadership.